How the US Is Saving a Dollar Ponzi Scheme with Swap Lines
How the US Is Saving a Dollar Ponzi Scheme with Swap Lines The global financial system is beginning to look less like a market—and more
America Is Speedrunning the End of Dollar Dominance
For decades, the U.S. dollar has sat at the center of the global financial system—unchallenged, deeply entrenched, and seemingly unshakable. That dominance wasn’t just about
Why Iran Stands Alone on the Brink
As American naval power amasses in the Gulf and the region braces for a potential final confrontation, the Islamic Republic of Iran finds itself in
The Geopolitical Risk of a New Global War
Introduction History’s patterns are rarely linear, yet certain eras bear striking resemblance to each other. Today’s geopolitical climate evokes the years leading up to 1914:
Report: How Taiwan’s Internal Political Strife Strengthen’s China’s Hand -and Taiwan’s Security
Executive Summary Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is facing the biggest challenge to his presidency So far, with setbacks on both domestic and international fronts.
Washington’s New Chip Gamble: How it Could Backfire on Intel
In a move that has stunned even seasoned industry watchers, Intel has agreed to let the U.S. government take a 9.9% equity stake in the
The Future of Syria: A Path Toward Stability Through Ethnoregional Governance
Syria’s political landscape has undergone a profound transformation following the December 2024 ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. The interim government, primarily composed of Islamist-led rebel
From Superpower to Short-Term Sovereign: How U.S. Borrowing Turned Fragile
By any measure, the U.S. Treasury market is the backbone of the global financial system. Treasuries price mortgages, underpin corporate borrowing, and anchor the world’s
The End of the Petrodollar Empire? How China and Saudi Arabia Are Redrawing the Global Financial Map
In November 2024, a quiet but deeply symbolic financial event took place in Riyadh. The Chinese Ministry of Finance issued $2 billion in U.S. dollar-denominated
Trump’s Threats Over Indian Oil Imports from Russia Reveal a Deeper Global Shift
US President Donald Trump’s latest threat to slap steep tariffs on Indian exports, in retaliation for India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian oil, might sound
